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LX57 XJZ

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,084 mi
Last recorded178,084 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 XJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 178,084 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm, ball join , dust cover- not prevent ingres (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet doesn't open

Pass 4 Feb 2025 162,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 162,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 144,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 127,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 114,052 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,220 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,519 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 77,410 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 72,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,486 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,357 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,419 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 34,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,215 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,333 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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LX57 XJZ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 94,951 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX57 XJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX57 XJZ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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